Today marks the launch of our 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days campaign is an annual worldwide event which runs from the 25th November to 10th December each year, and calls for action to bring an end to gender based violence.

You can find out more about what gender-based violence is at http://www.healthscotland.scot/health-topics/gender-based-violence/gender-based-violence-overview/overview-of-gender-based-violence.

This year, we will be bringing you stories and lived experiences, as well as resources and information, to raise awareness of this issue and to help students at UWS who have experienced gender-based violence find the support they need.

We’ll be having a full programme of events as displayed in the image below:

If you’d like more information on the campaign or would like to get involved with the UWS Womens’ Group, you can join us at https://www.uwsunion.org.uk/society/women/

For support and advice on any of the issues raised throughout this campaign, you can contact the advice team at https://www.uwsunion.org.uk/advice/